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Tarla Dalal
14 April, 2021


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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
None Mins
Total Time
5 Mins
Makes
2 french bread
Homemade Soft French Bread recipe with step by step photos
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- Homemade soft French bread is made of 2 cups plain flour (maida), 1 1/2 tsp dry yeast, 1 tbsp butter, salt to taste and butter for brushing.
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For the yeast mixture of homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread, add 1 1/2 tsp dry yeast in a small bowl.
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Add 1/2 tsp sugar.
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Add 2 tbsp of warm water.
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Cover it with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes.
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For the yeast mixture of homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread, add 1 1/2 tsp dry yeast in a small bowl.
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For the dough of homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread, add 2 cups plain flour (maida) in a deep bowl.
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Add 1 tbsp butter.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add the yeast mixture.
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Mix well and knead into a soft dough using enough warm water.
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Cover the dough of homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place for 40 minutes. This for the dough to rise.
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Dust the plain flour on a flat, dry surface and knead the dough very well for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Again cover the dough with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place for 30 minutes. The second proofing time is to get the perfect taste and texture of the French bread. The dough is ready.
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For the dough of homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread, add 2 cups plain flour (maida) in a deep bowl.
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To make homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread, once again dust some plain flour on a flat, dry surface and knead the dough very well for 2 minutes.
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Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
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Roll each portion of the dough into a 200 mm. (8”) long cylindrical roll and place them on a greased baking tray.
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Cover them with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place for 30 minutes.
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Make 3 slits at regular interval on each bread using a knife. Ensure that the slits are not very deep.
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Bake homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 25 minutes.
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Brush the breads with little melted butter.
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Cool homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread slightly and serve.
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To make homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread, once again dust some plain flour on a flat, dry surface and knead the dough very well for 2 minutes.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 496 cal |
Protein | 14.3 g |
Carbohydrates | 96.1 g |
Fiber | 0.4 g |
Fat | 6 g |
Cholesterol | 15 mg |
Sodium | 61.6 mg |
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KURUTHUNILA
April 18, 2020, 7:26 p.m.
Can I use instant yeast ?

Tarla Dalal
April 18, 2020, 7:26 p.m.
Yes, you can use instant dry yeast of the same quantity.

Nik Ira
Oct. 3, 2019, 4:57 p.m.
Can I use wheat flour instead of maida?

Tarla Dalal
Oct. 3, 2019, 4:57 p.m.
We do not have a French bread recipe with wheat flour. But you can try other breads with wheat flour like https://www.tarladalal.com/whole-wheat-bread-rolls-32706r and https://www.tarladalal.com/whole-wheat-bread-whole-wheat-bread-loaf-using-instant-dry-yeast-3101r

Foodie #671531
July 23, 2018, 1:28 p.m.
hello!! instead of dry yeast which ingredient i can use?

Asari
Dec. 26, 2015, 4:20 p.m.
perfect soft french bread.. quick and easy to make it.. Follow the exact way to make it as it looks in the image.. I had this with soups.. and also made bruchetta on it.. Thank you for the recipe..

Kumar Vaibhav
July 13, 2015, 12:11 p.m.
What can I use instead of yeast?